Graduate Assistantship - PhD Position

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Human Movement Science Doctoral Program
Assistantship Positions

The Human Movement Science Doctoral Program in the Department of Exercise Science, Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (ESPER) is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a doctorate. Applicants should have a background in biomechanics/neuroscience/motor control/motor learning. Faculty areas of interest include lower extremity injury management/prevention and postural control/gait/strength analysis. Applicants willing to help seek external funding are highly desired.

10 month position beginning August 2008
Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (Southeastern Virginia, USA)
Position Description: Research and/or Teaching Assistant for associated faculty

Additional Programs of Collaboration:

• Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physical Therapy

• Human Factors
• Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
• Naval Military Operations
• Eastern Virginia Medical School

Lab Resources:
• Vicon MX-40 cameras
• Bertec forceplates
• Flock of Birds 3-D kinematic
• Neurocom Smart Balance
• Biodex Stability Master
• Delsys EMG
• Novel Pedar Pressure
• BTE Technologies Primus RS
• BTE Technologies Evaluator

• Tri/Uni-Axial Accelerometry
• Mini-dv Videocameras
• Software
o Bodybuilder
o C-Motion
o MotionMonitor
o MADYMO
o Matlab
o Dartfish
o Other software available on-campus as needed


Qualifications:
• 2 years experience as an ATC, PT, CSCS or with research experience in the biomechanics/neuroscience/motor control/motor learning field
• Earned masters degree
• Previous experience in research
• Interest in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students

Stipend: $15,000 + full tuition waiver (Fall and Spring); additional research or clinical positions are available to supplement teaching/research assistantship. Old Dominion University offers a Ph.D. in Education with a concentration in Human Movement Science. Initial application involves sending a letter of interest, vitae, and research interests to either:


Bonnie Van Lunen, PhD, ATC bvanlune@odu.edu
Director, Human Movement Science Doctoral Program
757.683.3516

James Onate, PhD ATC jonate@odu.edu
Director, Sports Medicine Research Lab
757.683.4351

Old Dominion University
Department of ESPER
Spong 111
Norfolk, VA 23529